Montgenevre

As a result of its very special location, Montgenèvre lies at the heart of an impressive heritage of military architecture.

As you walk along looking for a restaurant or shop, remember that as you walk down the Rue de l’Eglise, you are actually on the Via Domitia, surveyed and created in 120 BC on the orders of the Roman General Domitius Ahenobarbus.

In 1875, Mont Chaberton reached 3,138metres into the sky! In 1898, the Italian government – now allied with Germany and Austria as part of the Triplice – decided to open a route to the summit and what would become the Fortress in the Clouds (Fort des Nuages).In 1947, Mont Chaberton became France territory, and today a marked geological trail leads walkers to the viewpoint interpretation table on its summit...still as flat as it was in 1898.

Turin is only about 100 kilometres (63 miles) from Montgenèvre. Turins is Italy’s original capital, it became the country’s industrial capital before hosting the Winter Olympics in 2006. It is now the uncontested Italian capital.

The Turismo Torino e Provincia tourist offices are open every day:

Piazza Castello/via Garibaldi from 09:00 to 19:00,Porta Nuova Station from 09:30 to 19:00Turin is only 1 hour by train from the station at Oulx (17 km from Montgenèvre).There are many markets in Turin, including the famous Porta Palazzo. . And don’t miss the Saturday flea market, better known as the Balôn.At 5:30 on Saturday afternoons, you can take a fantastic guided tour on foot through the streets of the city centre to discover the many faces of Turin, from the most famous to the most unexpected.

Montgenevre Summer Lift Opening

3 lifts open this summer: Télémix Chalmettes, chairlift Gondrans and the gondola Chalvet with its mountain restaurant and access to the summer Monty Express luge.

Montgenevre Golf

Golf de MontgenèvreClub-HouseRoute d’Italie05100 Montgenèvre

Open from end of May to end of September. The Montgenèvre golf course has 9 holes, par 36 of 3000 meters long and 131 slope.Opportunity to play 18 holes on the Golf Tranfrontalier (Montgenevre / Claviere, Italy).

Montgenevre Watersports

From 7 years old. Open from 1/05 to 30/09, from 9h to 18h.Rafting, air boating, hydrospeed, kayak.

Montgenevre Mountain Biking

The mountain bike trail route maps are available from the Office de Tourisme or lift pass office.

Montgenevre Grimp’in Forest Forest Acrobatics Park

The forest acrobatics park with 3 courses for children and 5 courses for adults (roughly 3 hours). Open July and August from 10h to 18h.+33 (0)6 19 41 94 39grimpmontgenevre@gmail.com

Montgenevre Tennis

Bois de Sestrière - 05100 Montgenèvre0033 6 65 29 41 54Open everyday from 8h to 20h in July and AugustFrom 9h to 13h and 14h to 20hGuide prices:1 hour 10€

Montgenevre Monty Express Summer Luge

A sledge monorail system going through meadows and descending 1400m, making it the longest run in France! Opening weekend is the 18 June 2016.Open non stop from 2 July until 31 August 2016 from 10.00 to 18.30. 1400m luge.

Guide prices:1 round = €10 adults, €8 childrenMonday special = €6.50

Please note: All the above information is for information only. For the most up-to-date information please visit the resort tourist office website. All prices for activities are in local currency (€ Euros) and are bookable and payable locally in resort.

By Road:

Distance from Calais to Montgenevre: 611 miles. Montgenevre is between 9 and 11 hours from Calais and is motorway all the way except for the last 30 minutes. Montgenevre is situated only 30 minutes from the A32 autoroute.

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